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Buying a new build house in Potters Green is an exciting milestone, but the reality for most new build buyers is that their new home contains defects at the point of handover. Research suggests that the majority of newly built houses fail to meet the standard expected when properly inspected. Quality Snagging Company carries out independent snagging surveys across Potters Green and the surrounding area. The surveyor behind every inspection holds a BSc(Hons) in Civil Engineering and Construction, is a Chartered Member of the CIOB, is registered with the RPSA, and brings over a quarter of a century of construction experience. That depth of experience means defects are not missed.

Why Snagging Matters on a New Build in Potters Green

New build homes in Potters Green are subject to the same national pattern of defects seen across the UK: cosmetic problems like poorly finished paintwork, misaligned tiles and ill-fitting doors sit alongside structural and building envelope issues including insulation voids, drainage failures and fire compartmentation shortfalls. An inspector who knows how buildings go together identifies both categories systematically.

Quality Snagging Company's reports is formatted to be presented directly to the developer. Every item is photographed, precisely located and described in plain terms. Experience shows that a formal written report from a qualified surveyor produces faster, more complete remediation than verbal complaints alone.

The Inspection Process for New Builds in Potters Green

The inspection covers the full fabric of the building. Externally, this includes all roof elements, rainwater goods and external joinery, brickwork, pointing and render finishes, external drainage, hardstanding and all communal or curtilage areas.

Internally, the surveyor examines all rooms and circulation spaces, walls and ceilings for cracking, bowing and poor decoration, floors for levelness, squeaking, gaps and fixing failures, kitchens and bathrooms for fixing, sealing, tiling, plumbing and appliance installation, the central heating installation, all ventilation provisions, the full electrical installation, the roof void where safe access exists.

Specialist add-on inspections available for Potters Green properties include thermal imaging, damp inspection, drone roof survey and borescope camera inspection.

Booking Your Potters Green New Build Snagging Inspection

The booking process is simple. Contact Quality Snagging Company by phone on 07354 622752 or by email at qualitysnaggingco@outlook.com. Share the property address, property type, completion timeline and any particular issues you want prioritised. We will confirm availability for your area of Potters Green and arrange the inspection at a time that works around your developer's access requirements. The written report follows within 24 to 48 hours of the survey.

Areas We Cover Near Potters Green

We also cover the towns and villages around Potters Green and across West Midlands. Tap an area for local details, or call us for a free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cover all parts of Potters Green?
Yes. Quality Snagging Company covers Potters Green and the wider region. Contact the team on 07354 622752 to confirm your exact postcode is covered.
How quickly should I book my snagging survey in Potters Green?
As early as possible is always the answer. For a pre-completion inspection, you need to allow enough time for the survey to take place before your legal completion date. If you have already completed, do not delay, as the earlier in the two-year warranty period the survey takes place, the stronger your position.
Can I choose my inspection day in Potters Green?
Inspection days are agreed at booking to suit you and the developer's site access requirements. Call 07354 622752 to discuss available dates for your Potters Green property.
My developer says the property in Potters Green is finished to a high standard. Do I still need a survey?
Yes, absolutely, and it is a very familiar position for new build buyers to be in. A developer's customer care team is not in a position to provide independent verification. An independent surveyor with no commercial relationship with the developer is the only party who can give you an objective assessment of the property's condition. In Potters Green as elsewhere, our inspections routinely find defects on properties the developer had signed off as complete.
Does the inspection in Potters Green include external checks?
Yes, the inspection covers both the exterior and interior of the property in full. Outside the property, the surveyor examines the roof, guttering, walls, window and door installations, external drainage and all areas within the property's curtilage. No additional fee applies for the external checks; they form part of the standard survey.
What happens if my developer refuses to fix the defects identified in the Potters Green snagging report?
Having a formal, evidenced report from a CIOB member surveyor is the single most important step in any dispute. The NHBC Buildmark warranty and the New Homes Ombudsman Service both exist to support buyers in exactly this situation, and both require documented evidence of defects. A follow-up re-inspection after remediation attempts produces an updated record of unresolved items, which strengthens any ongoing claim.
Is thermal imaging worth adding to a snagging survey in Potters Green?
Thermal imaging is one of the most valuable add-ons available for new build inspections. The infrared camera detects surface temperature differences that reveal insulation voids, cold bridges at structural connections and window reveals, and concealed moisture. Given the energy efficiency standards new homes in Potters Green are expected to meet, any insulation deficiency can have a measurable impact on heating costs.
What makes Quality Snagging Company different from other snagging surveyors covering Potters Green?
The primary difference is the depth of construction qualification behind every inspection. The surveyor carries a BSc(Hons) in Civil Engineering and Construction, CIOB Chartered Membership, RPSA registration and more than a quarter century of site and industry experience. A civil engineer who has spent a career in construction understands the difference between a cosmetic defect and a compliance failure, and inspects accordingly. With a 5/5 Trustpilot rating, the results speak for themselves.
Can I attend the snagging inspection at my Potters Green property?
You are welcome to attend the inspection. Some buyers find it useful to be on site as the surveyor works through the property, as it allows questions to be asked and findings to be explained in context. Whether or not you attend, the written report is comprehensive and stands alone as a complete record.
What types of property do you snag in Potters Green?
Quality Snagging Company inspects all types of new build residential property in Potters Green. Detached and semi-detached family homes, terraced properties, apartments, maisonettes and any other new build residential format fall within scope. Apartment inspections include the individual unit and, where the buyer wishes, the condition of communal areas.
What is a pre-completion inspection (PCI) and how is it different from a standard snagging survey in Potters Green?
The difference is purely timing: both are a professional inspection of the property's build quality. A pre-completion survey is carried out before legal completion, when the developer has the strongest obligation to remedy defects before handover. Both produce the same written report format. If you have not yet legally completed your Potters Green purchase, a pre-completion inspection is strongly recommended.

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